When Did People Start Bringing Blankets To The Movie Theater?

When did people start bringing blankets to the movie theater? I've never noticed people doing it until just now and it's blowing my mind.

Have you seen more people bringing blankets to he movie theater recently? Or have I just not been paying attention? I feel like I have always been a regular movie-goer up until the pandemic. I've never noticed people bringing blankets to the movie theater until I just went to see Gladiator II this week (great movie for the record) and I kid you not more than half of the people in the theater brought their own blanket with them from home! I have never seen anything like it! Is this a new thing brought about by the pandemic or have people been doing this and I just never noticed?

I was truly jaw dropped standing in the lobby seeing seemingly everyone walk by me carrying their own blanket. It didn't matter what age they were or what movie they were seeing. Older people had their blankets, kids had their blankets, young and middle-aged adults had theirs as well! It also didn't matter if they were going to see Gladiator II, Wicked, or whatever else is in theaters right now--they all had their blankets. Then, as I'm in line to get some overpriced concessions I notice the movie theater is also selling some cheap fleece blankets! When did this become a thing?

Sure, movie theaters are always cold. That's why I always go in sweatpants and a hoodie. It's comfortable and will keep me warm and cozy during the movie. Plus, it keeps my skin from touching the chairs because they always feel so gross. There's no way that they're properly cleaned between every showing. That's another reason I would be nervous about bringing a blanket from home to the movie theater. I'd be scared it would catch germs, lice, or fleas. You never know. However, that's besides the point. This isn't about reasons I don't bring a blanket with me to the movie theater. I just never knew it was an option! I have never even considered it until I saw what seemed like everyone else with one at the movies. Another potential problem, what if people think I'm doing something inappropriate under the blanket? People have been busted doing that and that reputation sticks with them! I don't want to be accused of that or look like that's what's happening.

Have you noticed this recently? Is it a new thing or have I just not been paying attention? I took to TikTok to ask this question and received some comments about it. Some people commented on how gross it would be to bring a blanket to the movies and others say they've been doing it for years, and some agree that it's a new thing that started during the pandemic and "quiet quitting" era. What do you think? You can watch my video discussing it and check out the comments below!

Good things come to those who wait. Thankfully, all of our patience is going to pay off this year. There are some fantastic movies coming out this year, and we can't wait! There are new originals, new sequels, and everywhere in between! Here are 5 of the most anticipated movies in 2024.

Admittedly, one of the most anticipated movies of 2024 has already been released, Dune: Part Two. It seems like it was worth the wait as it currently has a score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes! However, there are many more blockbusters coming out this year that are sure to be great!

It was hard to pick only 5 of the most anticipated movies of 2024. Personally, I had to put some biases aside to find the 5 that most people are looking forward to. Honestly, not all of these movies excite me. I'm hard to please! However, I'm confident that most of us are eagerly anticipating most of these movies, and might already have some dates circled on the calendar.

Of course, by only picking 5 movies, I'm leaving some great ones off the list. So, let's consider these to be Honorable Mentions. These are some of the movies I, personally, can't wait to see this year in theatres.

First, there's Ballerina starring Ana de Armas. If you know me, you know I love Ana de Armas. She can truly do no wrong. Anything I've seen her in, she's completely stolen the show. I was disappointed by her lack of major screen time in No Time To Die, I thought she deserved to be the Bond Girl. Thankfully, she'll have her chance for redemption in Ballerina. It's Lionsgate's first spinoff to the John Wick series, and is set between the third and fourth films. Keanu Reeves is set to make an appearance in the movie, per Men's Health. The movie hits theatres June 7th.

Additionally, there's The Watchers, which is the feature directorial debut of Ishana Night Shyamalan, daughter of M. Night. That comes out June 7th, as well. There's also Inside Out 2 (June 14), The Bikeriders with Austin Butler and Tom Hardy (June 21), A Quiet Place: Day 1 (June 28), Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga (June 28), and more! Of course, we're also getting Beetlejuice 2 (September 6) and the new Joker movie (October 4). So, lots to look forward to this year!

So, which 5 do I think will be huge draws in the box office? Let's dive in!

The concept seems interesting. The United States is at war with itself. Somehow, in this world, California and Texas have allied, which I could never see happening. It stars Kirsten Dunst, Nick Offerman, and Cailee Spaeny. Jesse Plemons is also in the movie. It's directed by Alex Garland and comes out April 26th.

It's the Barbenheimer collab we've been waiting for! Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt get together for The Fall Guy which will be released on May 3rd. In the movie, Gosling plays a stuntman who gets roped into a big-budget adventure. There should be action and laughs in this one. I'm excited.

Speaking of great movies, Mad Max: Fury Road is one of the best we've gotten in decades. Now, we get the much anticipated sequel this year. The film is set prior to Fury Road and follows a younger Furiosa, who was played by Charlize Theron in the previous movie. It stars Chris Hemsworth as the bad guy, and is sure to be outstanding. The movie hits theatres on May 24th.

This is the collaboration we've been waiting for! We finally get Deadpool and Wolverine together. Ryan Reynolds got his wish. Expect plenty of jokes and references regarding the move from Fox's X-Men universe to Disney's MCU. We've been waiting a long time and it's finally happening. The wait ends July 26th. There's no way it can let us down, right?...right?!

I don't think it's an exaggeration to say Gladiator was one of the best movies of all-time. Finally, we get the follow-up to the amazing tale. The movie will star Paul Mescal in the lead role, as the grown-up version of Lucius. Denzel Washington and Joseph Quinn, of Stranger Things, will also star in the movie. It comes to theatres on November 22nd.

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